GussetBuilder Class

class NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.GussetBuilder

Bases: NXOpen.Features.FeatureBuilder

Represents a NX Sheet Metal NXOpen.Features.Gusset builder

To create a new instance of this class, use NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.SheetmetalManager.CreateGussetBuilder()

Default values.

Property	Value
CornerRadius.Value	1 (millimeters part), 0.05 (inches part)
Depth.Value	10 (millimeters part), 1 (inches part)
DieRadius.Value	2 (millimeters part), 0.1 (inches part)
PlacementCount	2
PlacementDistance.Value	10 (millimeters part), 1 (inches part)
PlacementSpacing.Value	20 (millimeters part), 2 (inches part)
PlacementType	Single
PunchRadius.Value	2 (millimeters part), 0.1 (inches part)
Shape	Square
SideAngle.Value	0
Width.Value	10 (millimeters part), 1 (inches part)
WidthSide	Side1

New in version NX7.5.0.

Properties

Property	Description
BendFace	Returns the bend face
CornerRadius	Returns the corner radius
DatumPlane	Returns or sets the plane of the gusset profile.
Depth	Returns the depth
DieRadius	Returns the die radius value of the sharp edges of the bottom face.
ParentFeatureInternal	Returns or sets whether or not the latest timestamped parent feature of this feature should be made internal
PatchSolutionFlag	Returns or sets the patch solution flag
PatchSurfaceFilename	Returns or sets the patch surface filename
PlacementCount	Returns or sets the placement count
PlacementDistance	Returns the placement distance
PlacementSpacing	Returns the placement spacing
PlacementType	Returns or sets the placement type
PunchRadius	Returns the punch radius value
Section	Returns the section
Shape	Returns or sets the shape
SideAngle	Returns the side angle.
StartEdge	Returns the start edge
SurroundingPatchSurfaceFilename	Returns or sets the surrounding patch surface filename
Tag	Returns the Tag for this object.
Type	Returns or sets the type of Gusset feature
Width	Returns the width value for the Gusset
WidthSide	Returns or sets the width side

Methods

Method	Description
AlternateSolution	Cycles the available solutions when a user defined profile intersects the solid body.
Commit	Commits any edits that have been applied to the builder.
CommitFeature	Commits the feature parameters and creates the feature
Destroy	Deletes the builder, and cleans up any objects created by the builder.
GetCommittedObjects	For builders that create more than one object, this method returns the objects that are created by commit.
GetFeature	Returns the feature currently being edited by this builder.
GetIsPreNx10	Whether this is a pre-NX10 gusset.
GetObject	Returns the object currently being edited by this builder.
GetPlacementOriginAndDirection	Get the placement origin and direction.
GetStartEdgeCandidates	Get the edges on the bend face that can be selected as Start Edge.
HideInternalParentFeatureAfterEdit	Re-suppress an internal parent feature (a slave feature) after it has been edited.
SetParentFeatureInternal	Set the parent features which would be internal or slaves to the feature being created or commited
ShowInternalParentFeatureForEdit	Unsuppress an internal parent feature (a slave feature) so it can be edited.
ShowResults	Updates the model to reflect the result of an edit to the model for all builders that support showing results.
UnsetParentFeatureInternal	Set the internal parent feature of the feature being edited to external
Validate	Validate whether the inputs to the component are sufficient for commit to be called.

Enumerations

GussetBuilderPlacementTypes Enumeration	This enum represents the different options for placing an automatic profile Gusset.
GussetBuilderShapes Enumeration	This enum represents the two different shapes for Gusset.
GussetBuilderTypes Enumeration	This enum represents the two Gusset Feature types.
GussetBuilderWidthSides Enumeration	This enum represents the different options for thickening the user defined profile Gusset.

Property Detail

BendFace

GussetBuilder.BendFace

Returns the bend face

Selects the bend face along which the gusset is placed.

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Getter Method

Signature BendFace

Returns: Return type:NXOpen.SelectFace

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

CornerRadius

GussetBuilder.CornerRadius

Returns the corner radius

Only use this option to edit gussets created prior to NX10. From NX10 onwards, this is going to be automatically determined by adding the material thickness to the NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.GussetBuilder.PunchRadius() This value is used only for the NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.GussetBuilderShapes.Square shape. The value must be greater than or equal to zero.

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Getter Method

Signature CornerRadius

Returns: Return type:NXOpen.Expression

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

DatumPlane

GussetBuilder.DatumPlane

Returns or sets the plane of the gusset profile.

Returns the datum plane on the bend face that contains the profile of the automatic profile gusset.

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Getter Method

Signature DatumPlane

Returns: Return type:NXOpen.Plane

New in version NX10.0.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature DatumPlane

Parameters:dPlane (NXOpen.Plane) –

New in version NX10.0.0.

License requirements: nx_sheet_metal (“NX Sheet Metal”)

Depth

GussetBuilder.Depth

Returns the depth

This value is used for the automatic profile Gussets. It represents the distance from the outer bend face of the selected bends along the bisector of the planar faces adjacent to the outer bend face.

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Getter Method

Signature Depth

Returns: Return type:NXOpen.Expression

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

DieRadius

GussetBuilder.DieRadius

Returns the die radius value of the sharp edges of the bottom face.

The value must be greater than or equal to zero.

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Getter Method

Signature DieRadius

Returns: Return type:NXOpen.Expression

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

PlacementCount

GussetBuilder.PlacementCount

Returns or sets the placement count

Only use this option to edit gussets created prior to NX10. Use patterns to create multiple gussets from NX10 onwards. This value is used if the NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.GussetBuilderPlacementTypes is set to NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.GussetBuilderPlacementTypes.Fit or NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.GussetBuilderPlacementTypes.Fixed. It represents the number of occurances of the automatic profile Gusset to create on the selected bend face. The count must be greater than zero for NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.GussetBuilderPlacementTypes.Fit and greater than one for NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.GussetBuilderPlacementTypes.Fixed.

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Getter Method

Signature PlacementCount

Returns: Return type:int

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature PlacementCount

Parameters:placementCount (int) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_sheet_metal (“NX Sheet Metal”)

PlacementDistance

GussetBuilder.PlacementDistance

Returns the placement distance

Only use this option to edit gussets created prior to NX10. Use NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.GussetBuilder.DatumPlane`() to locate automatic profile gussets from NX10 onwards. If the NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.GussetBuilderPlacementTypes is set to NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.GussetBuilderPlacementTypes.Single, then this option represents the location of the automatic profile Gusset from one of the ends of the selected bend face. The distance is measured in a direction going from the start end to the other end. Users can specify which end of the selected bend face to use as the start.

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Getter Method

Signature PlacementDistance

Returns: Return type:NXOpen.Expression

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

PlacementSpacing

GussetBuilder.PlacementSpacing

Returns the placement spacing

Only use this option to edit gussets created prior to NX10. Use patterns to create multiple gussets from NX10 onwards. This value is used if the NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.GussetBuilderPlacementTypes is set to NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.GussetBuilderPlacementTypes.Fill or NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.GussetBuilderPlacementTypes.Fixed. It represents the spacing between the automatic profile Gussets to create on the selected bend face.

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Getter Method

Signature PlacementSpacing

Returns: Return type:NXOpen.Expression

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

PlacementType

GussetBuilder.PlacementType

Returns or sets the placement type

Only use this option to edit gussets created prior to NX10. Use patterns to create multiple gussets from NX10 onwards. Specify the Gusset placement option. See the description of NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.GussetBuilderPlacementTypes elements for details.

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Getter Method

Signature PlacementType

Returns: Return type:NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.GussetBuilderPlacementTypes

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature PlacementType

Parameters:placementType (NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.GussetBuilderPlacementTypes) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_sheet_metal (“NX Sheet Metal”)

PunchRadius

GussetBuilder.PunchRadius

Returns the punch radius value

The application of the punch radius has changed from NX10 onwards, to ensure material thickness is constant in the gusset. See the legend in the gusset dialog for more information.

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Getter Method

Signature PunchRadius

Returns: Return type:NXOpen.Expression

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

Section

GussetBuilder.Section

Returns the section

This section object contains a planar set of connected curves that will be used to create a Gusset of type NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.GussetBuilderTypes.UserDefinedProfile. This profile can be closed or open. If it is open, then the end points can touch face(s). The profile must not intersect the solid body. If an open profile does not intersect or touch any face, each end will be extended until it touches a face.

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Getter Method

Signature Section

Returns: Return type:NXOpen.Section

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

Shape

GussetBuilder.Shape

Returns or sets the shape

See NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.GussetBuilderShapes for details.

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Getter Method

Signature Shape

Returns: Return type:NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.GussetBuilderShapes

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature Shape

Parameters:shape (NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.GussetBuilderShapes) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_sheet_metal (“NX Sheet Metal”)

SideAngle

GussetBuilder.SideAngle

Returns the side angle.

The value must be greater than or equal to zero.

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Getter Method

Signature SideAngle

Returns: Return type:NXOpen.Expression

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

StartEdge

GussetBuilder.StartEdge

Returns the start edge

Only use this option to edit gussets created prior to NX10. Use NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.GussetBuilder.DatumPlane`() to locate automatic profile gussets from NX10 onwards. Selects the edge on the bend face to determine the gusset offset direction.

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Getter Method

Signature StartEdge

Returns: Return type:NXOpen.SelectEdge

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

Type

GussetBuilder.Type

Returns or sets the type of Gusset feature

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Getter Method

Signature Type

Returns: Return type:NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.GussetBuilderTypes

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature Type

Parameters:type (NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.GussetBuilderTypes) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_sheet_metal (“NX Sheet Metal”)

Width

GussetBuilder.Width

Returns the width value for the Gusset

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Getter Method

Signature Width

Returns: Return type:NXOpen.Expression

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

WidthSide

GussetBuilder.WidthSide

Returns or sets the width side

Defines the side of the profile to which material should be added or from which material should be removed to construct the feature.

The side option is not required when the profile is closed.

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Getter Method

Signature WidthSide

Returns: Return type:NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.GussetBuilderWidthSides

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature WidthSide

Parameters:widthSide (NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.GussetBuilderWidthSides) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_sheet_metal (“NX Sheet Metal”)

Method Detail

AlternateSolution

GussetBuilder.AlternateSolution

Cycles the available solutions when a user defined profile intersects the solid body.

If there is only one working solution then it will be automatically selected and this method will not do anything.

Signature AlternateSolution()

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: nx_sheet_metal (“NX Sheet Metal”)

GetIsPreNx10

GussetBuilder.GetIsPreNx10

Whether this is a pre-NX10 gusset.

Use this to determine whether the gusset is created prior to NX10.

Signature GetIsPreNx10()

Returns: Return type:bool

New in version NX10.0.0.

License requirements: None.

GetPlacementOriginAndDirection

GussetBuilder.GetPlacementOriginAndDirection

Get the placement origin and direction.

Only use this option to edit gussets created prior to NX10. Use NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.GussetBuilder.DatumPlane`() to locate automatic profile gussets from NX10 onwards. Get the point from which the placement distance will be measured and the direction along which the positive distance is defined.

Signature GetPlacementOriginAndDirection()

Returns:a tuple Return type:A tuple consisting of (direction, origin). direction is a NXOpen.Vector3d. Direction along which the placement distance is measured. origin is a NXOpen.Point3d. Start point from which placement distance is measured.

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

GetStartEdgeCandidates

GussetBuilder.GetStartEdgeCandidates

Get the edges on the bend face that can be selected as Start Edge.

Only use this option to edit gussets created prior to NX10. Use NXOpen.Features.SheetMetal.GussetBuilder.DatumPlane`() to locate automatic profile gussets from NX10 onwards. Get the edges on the bend face that can be selected as Start Edge. If there is no Bend Face, then no edges will be returned.

Signature GetStartEdgeCandidates()

Returns:An array of edges that are valid for selection as start edge Return type:list of NXOpen.Edge

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

Validate

GussetBuilder.Validate

Validate whether the inputs to the component are sufficient for commit to be called.

If the component is not in a state to commit then an exception is thrown. For example, if the component requires you to set some property, this method will throw an exception if you haven’t set it. This method throws a not-yet-implemented NXException for some components.

Signature Validate()

Returns:Was self validation successful Return type:bool

New in version NX3.0.1.

License requirements: None.